SchoolScoresSt Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed · Church of England · Nursery class
Part of LEARNING PARTNERS CHURCH ACADEMY TRUST
Hart Road, Byfleet, West Byfleet, KT14 7NJ
01932 410300 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 20 January 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 10 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
154 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
West Byfleet comparisons use the 3 of its 5 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 2 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | West Byfleet | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Byfleet. Higher than 47% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 91% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Byfleet. Higher than 45% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 90% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Byfleet. Higher than 44% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 87% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Byfleet. Higher than 35% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 49% | 51% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 101 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Byfleet. Higher than 48% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83% | 74% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 3 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in West Byfleet. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92%said yes | 81% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. West Byfleet figures pool parents at the West Byfleet schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
59 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 125150), before it changed to its current form.
58% — 8 points below the Surrey average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 58% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 7% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 75% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 78% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 105 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 51 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 44 |
| Of those, offered a place | 44 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 87 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Church of England school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 24% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 12.2% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 40% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 2.6% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 14% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.9% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 64% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 17.3% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.8% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 5th lowest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.5% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 2nd lowest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Lower than 44% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.4 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Lower than 49% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 5th highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 19% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.5 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 40% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 10.2 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 5 state primary schools in West Byfleet. Higher than 34% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 8.7% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- Byfleet Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2025 · 87% met expected standard (KS2)
- West Byfleet Infant School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- West Byfleet Junior School 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Marist Catholic Primary School 1.5 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 6 strong, 1 expected · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pyrford CofE Primary School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- The Grange Community Infant School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 expected, 5 needs attention
- New Haw Community Junior School 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadmere Primary Academy 2.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 59% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sayes Court School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Notre Dame Preparatory School 2.3 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet's Ofsted rating?
St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 20 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 10 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 58% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 4 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet?
92% of the 154 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 44 families put St Mary's CofE Primary School, Byfleet as their first choice for 51 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 44 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 152416.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.